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Here comes the sun
01 April 2008Solar plants are getting bigger and project financiers are getting interested. Nick Gardiner and Neena Madhok look at what's driving the sector – and what risks investors face
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Suzlon goes global
01 April 2008Elizabeth Block reports on how wind turbine maker Suzlon has expanded its horizons far beyond India
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People moves this month
01 April 2008ANNA LEHMANN and BRUCE MAILLET have joined UK-based carbon project developer Sindicatum Carbon Capital (SCC).
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US renewables sector voices concerns as latest PTC extension stalls
01 March 2008US renewable energy associations are warning that the second recent failure to extend a crucial tax credit risks putting the brake on renewable energy investment, well ahead of its expiry at the end of this year.
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Bank of America sets up green investment group
01 March 2008Bank of America has announced the launch of an "environmental strategic investments group", as part of its $20 billion environmental investment commitment.
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Bush mercury rules go up in smoke
01 March 2008A US court has struck down Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to introduce a cap-and-trade scheme for mercury pollution from power plants.
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ADB safeguard policy review under fire
01 March 2008The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is under pressure over plans to change the environmental and social standards projects must fulfil to receive a loan, after at least two NGOs quit the consultation process in protest.
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Carbon project pioneer applies for court protection
01 March 2008Dublin-based carbon project developer AgCert has applied to the Irish courts for protection from its creditors, under a process called 'examinership'.
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US carbon market could hit $1 trillion by 2020
01 March 2008The value of the US carbon market could reach $1 trillion in 2020, if the US closes the door to cheap international credits, says New Carbon Finance (NCF). Such a move would raise carbon prices to $40/tonne of carbon dioxide (CO2), adding 20% to power prices, 10% to the cost of natural gas and 12% to petrol prices at the pump.
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EDP plans renewables spin-off
01 March 2008Energias de Portugal (EDP) has announced plans to float around 25% of its renewable energy unit, despite the current unfavourable market conditions. However, analysts say the Portuguese utility is nonetheless likely to be able to pull off the deal.